‘I Don’t Want VAR In The Premier League’- Chelsea Boss Maurizio Sarri

Maurizio Sarri has again hit out at the use of video assistant referees&comma; and says he does not want VAR introduced to the Premier League next season&period;

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England’s top division is following in the footsteps of many of its European counterparts&comma; including La Liga and the Bundesliga&comma; by introducing the system from next season&period;

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Sarri – who experienced VAR in action during his time with Napoli in Serie A – was critical of the system following Harry Kane’s controversial winner over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday&period;

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The referee in charge of VAR for that game&comma; Chris Kavanagh&comma; will officiate Chelsea’s match against Newcastle on Saturday&comma; but Sarri said&colon; “The problem is not the referee&period;

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“The problem&comma; for me&comma; is that they are not ready to use VAR&period; The linesman stopped his run and for a player&comma; this is the signal of offside&period;

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“But it’s normal&period; They are using the system for the first time so they need to get used to using the system&period;

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“I don’t like the video assistant referee&comma; that’s my opinion&period; We risk to change the atmosphere in the stadium&period; You score but you have to wait 30 seconds to celebrate&period; It’s negative for the atmosphere in the stadium&period;

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“I am used to playing with the system&comma; because in Italy we used it&comma; starting three years ago&period; I don’t like it&period; I don’t know what to say&period;”